Fragrance comparison

Lampblack vs Verdeseta

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 380 ratings analysed

Lampblack

FZOTIC

4.17350 votes

Rank #5,082 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Verdeseta

Agatho Parfum

4.4330 votes

Rank #11,063 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verdeseta takes 4 of 5 categories.

Lampblack
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Verdeseta
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lampblack1/5

Verdeseta4/5

Ratings & consensus: Verdeseta
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Verdeseta
Sillage & projection: Verdeseta
Value for money: Verdeseta
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lampblack

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

LampblackFZOTIC

VerdesetaAgatho Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.43/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 31%Had 2%Want 67%

Category winnerVerdesetaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

350 votes

68%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityVerdeseta

SillageVerdeseta

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value60

Category winnerVerdesetaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus86%

earthy72%

fresh spicy58%

aromatic44%

warm spicy30%

aromatic100%

citrus83%

fresh spicy65%

white floral48%

herbal30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperSweet Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Grapefruit

Base6-8+ hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverBenzoin

Top

ThymeVerbenaGrapefruitBergamotelemiBlack Pepper

Heart

OliveWhite FlowersDamask RoseBenzoinClovesNutmeg

Base

OakmossVetiverLabdanumSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Lampblack, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer64

Fall93

Winter71

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex42

Women1

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 22%Party 11%

Men28

Unisex61

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,082

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews73

Overall rank#11,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerLampblackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

FZOTIC Lampblack is a striking study in sharp contrast, pairing biting citrus against dark, industrial smoke. Bruno Fazzolari built this composition around an exhibition of ink drawings, and that visual inspiration translates directly onto skin. The opening strikes with stinging black pepper, tangy sweet orange, and b…

Reviews →

Verdeseta opens with a brisk mix of citrus peel, thyme and pepper, then moves into an unusual olive heart that gives it a green, savory edge. As it settles, vetiver, moss and warm amber smooth it out. It suits wearers who enjoy herbal Mediterranean scents with spice, texture and a more distinctive profile than a typic…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lampblack or Verdeseta?

Verdeseta takes 4 of 5 categories. Lampblack is rated 4.17/5 from 350 votes; Verdeseta is rated 4.43/5 from 30 votes. Choose Lampblack for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Verdeseta for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lampblack or Verdeseta?

Verdeseta lasts longest (Verdeseta 84/100, Lampblack 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lampblack or Verdeseta?

Verdeseta projects furthest (Verdeseta 75/100, Lampblack 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lampblack and Verdeseta smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Benzoin.

Is Lampblack or Verdeseta better for summer or winter?

Lampblack suits daytime wear; Verdeseta suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lampblack and Verdeseta?

Lampblack has top notes of Black Pepper and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Grapefruit, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Vetiver and Benzoin. Verdeseta has top notes of Thyme, Verbena, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Olive, White Flowers, Damask Rose and Benzoin, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Labdanum and Sandalwood.